The Sun Begins to Shine
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
The Sun Begins to Shine
Description
McHenry informs Hamilton that he has received the President's letter with the commissions for the three generals.
year created
1798
month created
10
day created
05
author
sent from location
Trenton
recipient
in collection
in image
note
The letter is designated "To be opened only by Gen. Hamilton and the contents known only to himself."
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
General Hamilton
Secretary of War
President United States
John Adams
generals
notable location
Trenton
New Jersey
notable item/thing
sun
commissions for the three generals
regal letter
loyal proceeding
military regulations
yellow fever
notable phrase
Burn this letter.
document number
1798100500301
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | WGI11 (2 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 14 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Trenton | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |